The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has announced its participation in the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas. This development comes as the association reaffirms its commitment to indigenous capacity development in Nigeria's oil and gas sector. PETAN will be participating in collaboration with Acme Multitech Services Limited.
Themed 'Africa's Energy Transformation: Scaling Investment, Technology, and Local Capacity for Sustainable Growth,' PETAN's presence at OTC 2026 highlights the crucial role of Nigeria's indigenous technical service companies in driving the continent's energy future. As the leading advocacy body for indigenous operators across Nigeria's oil and gas value chain, PETAN brings to Houston a compelling narrative: local capacity is not merely a complement to Nigeria's energy ambitions but its very engine.
Leadership Statements on Indigenous Capacity
PETAN Chairman Wole Ogunsanya stated: 'OTC 2026 is not just a conference for us; it is a platform to demonstrate that Nigerian companies are technically sound, globally competitive, and ready to lead Africa's energy transformation. We are not here to observe; we are here to drive the conversation.' Ogunsanya, who also serves as the chairman of Geoplex, emphasized the proactive role Nigerian firms are taking on the global stage.
PETAN Conference Chairman Okey Ukeagbu added: 'Organising Nigeria's presence at OTC 2026 has been a deliberate effort to ensure that every session, conversation, and engagement delivers real value for our members and the broader industry. From the formal opening of the Nigerian Pavilion to the African Energy Forum and the NCDMB–OEM Investment Forum, we have structured a programme that creates genuine opportunities for dialogue, partnerships, and deal-making. My expectation is simple — that delegates leave Houston with more than impressions; they leave with commitments.'
Nigerian Pavilion and Key Events
The Nigerian Pavilion will be formally opened on May 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), in the presence of Managing Directors of international and independent oil companies, as well as other key industry stakeholders. On the same day, the Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, will deliver remarks at the NUPRC/PETAN Energy Evolution Exchange Spotlight. This session reflects the deepening collaboration between Nigeria's regulatory institutions and its indigenous industry in advancing the country's energy agenda.
Indigenous Technical Capabilities on Display
PETAN member companies operate across the full spectrum of Nigeria's oil and gas technical services — from well engineering and fabrication to marine services and reservoir technology. This breadth and depth of expertise represent the nation's indigenous technical capability, which PETAN aims to showcase at the conference.
Managing Director of Offshore Dimensions and Publicity Secretary of PETAN, Joan Faluyi, stated that the association would anchor Nigeria's presence at the Nigerian Pavilion with a clear investment message. She noted: 'We are not simply flying the Nigerian flag at OTC 2026 — we are here to tell a story backed by decades of technical expertise, indigenous capacity, and a sector that is ready to scale. The world needs to know that Nigeria's oil and gas industry is open, structured, and investment-ready.'
Call for International Partnerships
PETAN called on international investors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and energy stakeholders to engage meaningfully with Nigeria's indigenous sector — not as vendors, but as partners in a sustainable energy transition that works for Africa. PETAN is the umbrella body for indigenous companies providing technical services across Nigeria's oil and gas industry. The association advocates for policies and partnerships that strengthen local content, deepen technical capacity, and position Nigerian companies as competitive players in the global energy market.
